Charles Boateng (footballer, born 1997)

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Charles Boateng
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-07-28) 28 July 1997 (age 26)
Place of birth Kumasi, Ghana
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, Forward
Team information
Current team
Richmond Kickers
(on loan from WAFA SC)
Number 77
Youth career
2009–2015 WAFA SC
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2015– WAFA SC
2019–2021Richmond Kickers (loan) 16 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 25 October 2020

Charles Boateng (born 28 July 1997) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL League One club Richmond Kickers, on loan from WAFA SC. [1] [2]

In January 2017, Boateng agreed to terms with Real Salt Lake to join their USL side Real Monarchs on loan. [3] However, in February it was announced by the club that Boateng had failed his physical and would not be joining the side. [4]

In March 2019, Boateng made his return to the US after signing on loan with the Richmond Kickers. [5]

In the first round of the 2019 U.S. Open Cup, Boateng scored four goals to lead the Kickers to a 6–2 win over Virginia United. [6]

Boateng finished the 2019 season by scoring two goals in the final three league matches against the Chattanooga Red Wolves on September 29, 2019, as well as in a 2–0 win over Orlando City B in the final match of the season. [7] [8]

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References

  1. "Ghana - C. Boateng - Profile with news, career statistics and history". Soccerway.com. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
  2. Wood, Patrick (18 March 2019). "Charles Boateng Joins Richmond on Loan from WAFA SC". Richmond Kickers. Archived from the original on 12 April 2019. Retrieved 12 April 2019.
  3. Montgomery, Matt (2 January 2017). "Real Monarchs ink Nick Besler, Charles Boateng". RSL Soapbox. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  4. Cheever, David (15 February 2017). "Monarchs add Gallagher, Ocran; release Ramirez, Boateng". RSL Soapbox. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  5. Wood, Patrick (18 March 2019). "Charles Boateng Joins Richmond on Loan from WAFA SC". Richmond Kickers. Archived from the original on 12 April 2019. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  6. Northam, Mitchell (8 May 2019). "U.S. Open Cup scores: Boateng's 4 goals lead Richmond Kickers to win". ProSoccerUSA.com. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
  7. Wood, Patrick (28 September 2019). "Boateng Scores, Kickers Fall at Chattanooga". Richmond Kickers. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  8. Wood, Patrick (5 October 2019). "Kickers Top Orlando in Troyer Sendoff". Richmond Kickers. Retrieved 22 April 2020.